Episode 15: Is It Selfish to Take a Career Break?🎙️ Featuring: Katrina McGhee & James HammondIs taking a break from work a selfish act, or is it actually one of the best things you can do for yourself—and those around you? In this episode, career break coach Katrina McGhee challenges the guilt and stigma surrounding sabbaticals. We dive into why so many professionals struggle with the idea of stepping away, how career breaks can actually strengthen relationships, and why prioritizing your well-being isn’t selfish—it’s necessary.🔥 In This Episode, We Discuss:✔️ Why people feel guilty about taking career breaks✔️ How taking time off can improve your relationships, career, and mental health✔️ The surprising role partners and families play in career break decisions✔️ Real stories of people who took sabbaticals—and how it changed their lives✔️ The mindset shift you need to stop feeling guilty about restTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:41 The Guilt Around Taking a Career Break 02:06 Reframing Selfishness: The Royal Inheritance Analogy 04:51 Real-Life Testimonial: The Client Who Changed His Family's Life06:47 Gender Dynamics in Career Breaks11:18 The Ripple Effect of a Career Break12:36 Final Thoughts: Career Breaks Are a Gift, Not a Luxury💡 Key Takeaway: Taking care of yourself doesn’t just benefit you—it creates a ripple effect that positively impacts your family, career, and community.🎧 Listen now and start thinking differently about work, rest, and balance!🔗 Resources & Links:👉 Follow Katrina McGhee – Career Break Coach👉 Join the BreakSpace Community – A support network for people planning sabbaticals👉 Connect with James Hammond – Podcast Host📢 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear this! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review.If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!Book a coaching session - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.phpJoin the waitlist for the BreakSpace community - https://www.beyondabreak.com/breakspace Purchase Taking a Career Break for Dummies - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/bookEmail - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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